Compensation advice. Is $60k a year for a first year PI associate in Chicago fair

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Yep sounds about right for 1st year associates. Is it fair? No.

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I made $50k as a PI associate in Atlanta my first year (2021). My comp felt so low then but has since doubled based on recovery. I don’t know that it’s fair but I do think it’s within the normal range for PI, and lots of room to grow

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I’m in south florida and my base was $60k as a 1st year. It was a struggle but I got a $15k bump at my year end review….now I’ve brought in 7 cases on my own and when those settle I’ll be getting a 35% origination fee on those.

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Yup…and I got to help with a trial last year

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What is the bonus structure? If there isn’t one, I think this is definitely low for Chicago, but first year PI attorneys are generally not making any money for the firm, hence why the salaries are low.

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Do you get a cut of settlements. Unfortunately seems standard for plaintiffs work

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